98W40 - Red Knife Disconnect Terminal 22-16 AWG

Practical Wiring Solutions for the Shop

In the world of welding and industrial maintenance, keeping your equipment running is just as important as laying a good bead. Electrical issues—whether it's a frayed control wire in a wire feeder, a broken taillight on a shop trailer, or a retrofitted cooling fan—can bring work to a halt. This 22-16 AWG Knife Disconnect Splice is a must-have item in your electrical repair kit. It is designed to make joining wires easy, secure, and, most importantly, reversible.

The "knife" design is what sets this connector apart from a standard butt splice. Instead of permanently crimping two wires together forever, this splice allows you to slide the connection apart whenever you need to. This is incredibly useful for parts that might need to be removed for service later, like solenoid valves, switches, or removable lighting fixtures. If you are building a custom welding cart or fixing up an old machine, these connectors let you build a modular harness that is easy to troubleshoot.

Designed for the standard 22-16 gauge wire range (the thin stuff usually found in control circuits and automotive wiring), these connectors feature the industry-standard Red insulation. The vinyl coating protects the connection from shorting out against the metal casing of your welder or workbench, which is a constant risk in conductive environments. To install, simply strip your wire, slide it in, and crimp it down with any standard pair of wire crimpers. The tin-plated copper core ensures the electricity flows smoothly without corrosion building up over time. Keep a handful of these in your toolbox, and you'll be ready to tackle those nagging electrical gremlins quickly so you can get back to welding.